[cheers] 4, 3, 2, 1 -- >> and with that, 2013 arrived in baltimore. good morning and happy new year. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. our first broadcast of 2013. >> it was not that bad. temperatures mostly stayed above freezing. the cloud cover helped the temperatures. we are tracking minimal chances for rain. it should be pleasant. the winds are calm.

37 in pasadena. highs will be up near 40 degrees with mostly cloudy skies and maybe a sprinkle or a flurry. that moisture we have been tracking is basically falling apart. we are tracking some accidents in traffic. >> we have one accident at greenspring on the inner loop in the pikesville region. it is off to the right shoulder. it is creating some attention on the inner loop at greenspring. westbound liberty road, we still have some of downed wires blocking the right lane. up to speed on the north side. everything okay on the rest of the major roadways.

a nice start on all of the major roadways with one exception and greenspring. 95 checks out ok at the fort mchenry tunnel. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we are off the fiscal cliff. your federal income tax have gone up $5 to $10 a day on average. >> we have the latest from capitol hill. >> it was a rare bipartisan senate vote, 89-8. america went off the fiscal cliff. vice-president biden came to the capital. mitch mcconnell spoke for senate republicans. >> we do not think taxes should

be going up on anyone. >> the senate voted to reverse today's tax hikes on 90% of americans. but to keep the higher rates for families making more than $400,000 a year. president obama took credit. >> republicans said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> middle class families will wake up to the assurance that their taxes will not go up $2,200 each. >> not so fast. john boehner send house members home to celebrate the new year without a vote. >> this is disgusting. everybody involved should be embarrassed.

>> the economy could still take a hit. ndelsman, nbc news. >> marylanders voted to approve same-sex marriage. kim dacey is live with the details. >> it was a historic night at city hall as the first same-sex couples did get married in special ceremony this morning. seven couples took their vows. the mayor performed first ceremony. she has marriage power. she married jim and bill, a couple that has been together for 35 years. and they never thought they would see the day when they

could legally wed. >> i am very happy. this is as happy as i have ever been and be able to spend the rest of my life with bill legally. angela show the gay community can be done. >> bill and jim say they hope other states will follow maryland's lead and legalize same-sex marriage. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a number of other new laws go into effect today. current city officials will get an extra year in office. a parent or guardian can freeze credit reports to protect kids from identity theft. they hope it can protect foster children.

for more on all the new laws, you can visit our website, wbaltv.com. >> fireworks and parties unfolded all around the world. >> kurt gregory takes a look at new year's around the world. >> the first major city to celebrate 23 was in new zealand. in australia, a fireworks display dazzled hundreds of thousands in sydney where an estimated 1 billion people watching on tv. a large crowd in china. in tokyo, monks rang bells to cleanse sins. letting loose and dancing their way into 2013.

more than 100,000 soldiers serving in afghanistan. in central russia, these brave ip.ls took an icy dept the water temperature was 37 degrees. the world's tallest building set the stage for a giant celebration. tens of thousands celebrated at the eiffel tower. big ben rang out the old and rang and the new. the tradition continued in the big apple. tens of thousands welcomed 2013. kurt gregory, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a lot of fun around the world. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what are your resolutions for 2013? you can share your response at

wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 35 degrees at the airport. when you can see the rose parade. >> good news regarding hillary clinton. >> this is the beltway at baltimore national pike. there is a car right there.

>> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:10. 42 degrees downtown.

we have some clouds in place. people did not have to worry about bring to many heavy jackets. 38 in westminster. 34 in gaithersburg. many areas are starting off above the freezing mark. some sprinkles are starting to develop -- are trying to develop along the eastern shore. we are looking for a fairly dry pattern. details on this and a quiet first week of 2013. stay tuned. say they are confident that the clinton will make a full recovery from a blood clot that had formed in

her head. the clot did not result in a stroke or cause neurological damage. police are searching for a suspect in a shooting during a new year's eve celebration leaving two people dead. nearly 40,000 people had gathered for a fireworks show went the shots were fired. >> final preparations are underway for this year's rose parade. millions of people watch around the world. the theme is an homage to dr. seuss. >> 5:12. 35 degrees at the airport.

there were some things we will miss leaving behind. >> one of those things is a gas prices. >> the words to keep off your list in 2013 and some tips to stay safe. that is coming up in this morning's bloomberg business report. >> we are tracking pickup look accidents affecting major r

>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. happy new year. volume is on the light side. this is an accident on 95 at 395. inner loop at greenspring, another accident. that is off the shoulder. you can still see some activity on the inner loop at greenspring. downed wires on liberty road. everything moving well on the j.f.x.. 52 approaching the fort mchenry toll plaza. area bridges in great shape. an accident on 95 at 395 off to the shoulder. that is the latest on traffic

pulse 11. >> pretty quiet start to 2013. even the temperatures are nice. temperatures at least above the freezing mark. 35 degrees at the airport. 38 in parkton. 41 in edgewood. these temperatures are warmer than what we expected. we are watching this large batch of moisture. it tracks from texas into kentucky and over the appalachian mountains. this has been a lackluster storm. it is basically falling apart over the mid atlantic. we were talking about a potential for a rain or snow shower. we are scaling back their

chances. high pressure is ushering in dry air into the mid atlantic. the storm system is putting on the brakes as it moves east. there is a cold front moving in tonight. we will not see a big change in the temperatures. this upcoming week will be quiet. there's one system off to the south. into thursday, more moisture down to the south. we'll stay mostly dry. notice how the storm tries to come up the coast but many moves offshore. pretty quiet for this upcoming week.

we will start off with morning clouds and sunshine into the afternoon. more sunshine later into the afternoon. pretty close to 40 degrees each and every day. minimal chances for precipitation. things are looking good heading back to work and school. >> 2012 is officially over and that is good news for drivers. the average price for a gallon of gasoline was up 9% from $3.51 the year before. the all-time high was $4.11. 2012 was a good year for movies.

this year could be even better. many people are in the need of a boost. helping this getting back on track in the new year. ♪ stressed are most people are most stressed on monday. >> a survey of one people are happiest. mondays are stressful. weekends make people happy. how to enjoy some of the weekend state of mind into our 9:00 to

5:00 state of lives. make a list of things to do it and decide when you will do them. >> just tell your brain when you will do it. >> we are happiest when we take multiple many vacations like three-day weekends. bout takingt a bre breaks during the day. erika edwards, wbal-tv 11 news. >> there is my deep breath of the day. the words people do not want to hear this new year. >> good morning. aig thinking american taxpayers for footing the bill for their

bailout. think youunching a american campaign which will feature online ads. the ceo is proud of the work the company has done to rebuild. stocks ending yesterday sharply higher and trading is closed today because of the new year's holiday. there are a few words in my want to refrain from using. according to a list, the term that topped the list of what people do not want to hear is fiscal cliff. also included is guru and double-down. new year's eve is known as a dangerous time to drive. today is statistically the death this time of the year to take a walk. pedestrian deaths were the

highest on new year's day and more that half of those killed had high alcohol level. stay on sidewalks and always crossed at designated cross walks. walk with a buddy. this is the bloomberg business report. >> a designated walker. all right. >> 5:23. 35 degrees at the airport. the most admired people and the world. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your resolutions for 2013? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> 2012 was a record year for the movies. the latest edition featuring daniel craig has become the most successful james bond film of all time. it has been released in china where is expected to make even more money. who people admire the most in the world? >> hillary clinton is the most admired woman. president obama is the most admired man. the president is fall by nelson mondawmin, mitt romney, georgia the bush, and the pope -- george

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>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. happy new year. welcome back to 11 news today.

i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. it feels pretty good outside. >> i wish i had some confetti to throw. >> that is really great. you asked about that. >> oh, did i? >> making its debut. there we go. >> that is a little mesmerizing. >> a couple of little guys. >> temperatures were very mild overnight. that made all the difference for people out and about on the town. that was one of the cooler temperatures. 43 downtown. 38 in pikesville.

no major warmup. pretty seasonable for this time of year. a sprinkle possible. mother nature's confetti falling from the sky. >> right now and looks pretty quiet. we are tracking an accident on greenspring. it is off to the right shoulder on the inner loop. some police activity on 95 at 395. inner loop at greenspring, we will take it live view. activity is off to the right shoulder. westbound liberty road, downed wires still a problem in the right lane. and i start on 95 toward the fort mchenry. harbor tunnel traffic very smoothes at this hour.

everything checking out fine north and southbound in that area. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. the senate approved a measure on tax increases and spending cuts. >> we have more. >> many americans are celebrating at the stroke of midnight. but the word in washington was much more serious. joe biden went to capitol hill late on monday night. the session went back into session. >> the bill as amended was pastor. >> it puts off spending cuts for two months.

harry reid said their goal was to protect america's middle class. >> families will wake up today to the insurance that they're taxes will not allow $2,200 each. they can plan have to pay for groceries and rent during next year. >> republicans agree to the measure rather than let the middle class suffer. >> we all knew that if we did nothing they would be going up on everyone today. we were going to let that happen. >> the house reconvenes today at noon and is expected to take it that measure at that time. >> and number of new laws go into effect in maryland. the new same-sex marriage law is

the most notable. >> the first official marriages were held earlier this morning. kim dacey is live with the details. >> it was an historic night at city hall as the first same-sex couples did get married in a special ceremony this morning. >> we met in 1977 and i did not believe gay people would see the time that they could marry. >> the day with the first same- sex couple to be legally wed at city hall. the mayor presided over the ceremony. >> it is a very emotional night. there are so many people who have a chance now to have the life they have wanted for themselves and their family. i am so proud of maryland. we chose equality over hate. >> seven couples took their vows

this morning. the referendum on the ballot was highly debated but ultimately passed. >> i am very happy. this is as happy as i have ever been, and to be able to spend the rest of my life with bill legally. and to show the gay community it can be done. >> they have some advice for other same-sex couples. >> do not abuse it. be sure it is glove before you say "i do." >> they hope other states will follow maryland's lead in legalizing same-sex marriage. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> there are some other new laws in place in 2013. >> some local laws already made

headlines. the recreational use of marijuana was passed in colorado and washington state. in illinois and california, employers must no longer forced their employees to give up their passwords to their accounts. employers in oregon are not allowed to post a job opening unless they are willing to employ the unemployed. arsenic is banned in chicken feed. this made headlines earlier this year. california is banning any treatment of changing the sexual identity of somebody under the age of 18. the possession of a shark fins

is illegal in illinois. uggy, youn a swamp bo don't have to register it as a vehicle. you can released a wild hog into the wild. 10 states voted to raise their minimum wage starting in 2013. >> according to a story, alston declared bankruptcy while seat.g for proceeher she is more than $182,000 in debt. she pleaded no contest to using campaign money to pay for wedding expenses. she was found guilty using state

funds to pay a member of her firm. >> 35 degrees at the airport. a lot of people choose generic brands. >> more coming up. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your resolutions for 2013? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. still tracking an accident on the topside of the beltway. >> live, local, late-breaking. you're watching wbal-tv 11 news today with stan stovall and mindy basara, double-team insta-weather plus with tony pann and ava marie, and sarah caldwell

with traffic pulse 11. wbal-tv 11 news today continues in a moment.

>> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:41. clouds in place but we're starting off on a dry note. temperatures will be called into the afternoon. t. are off to a mild starr notice all the green. you could see a light sprinkle or maybe a flurry out to the

west. it will be a mostly dry day. 30's in the mountains. the seven-day forecast when we come back. >> any study looked at medical data collected from nearly 12 million people. people who have the highest risk for developing the same characteristics as their parents had parents that were diagnosed at an early age. generic medications may act the same as their brand-name counterparts but they may not look the same. >> researchers say some patients who received generics that look

different or more than 50% more likely to stop taking them. >> 5:43. 35 degrees at the airport. the ravens are setting their game plan for this week's game against the colts. >> prepare for the cold and the sun on sunday. >> ava will have more on the >> ava will have more on the forecast when we come back

>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. so far everything looks good. light volume around the area.

we're study to see a delay on southbound 295. not sure if there's a reason for that. we have an accident on the inner loop at greenspring. it may have been cleared from the shoulder. looking much better over towards the j.f.x. 795 shows a very light conditions down towards the beltway. 95, 54 miles per hour approaching the fort mchenry toll plaza. we will keep you posted on any new problems that develop. light volume this morning. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. temperatures were pretty mild overnight.

now we are tracking some moisture moving into the mid atlantic. you can see that with the shades of green. the radar is being dramatic. this is evaporating before it reaches the ground. we expect mostly dry conditions. maybe a drop of rain or a flurry. a large storm system is moving in from the last. this high pressure system is helping to usher in the dry air. we will stay mostly dry today. the storm system looks impressive but everything is falling apart. a better chance for rain in southern virginia and north carolina.

the petite dew points right now -- look at the dew points right now. temperatures are about 10 degrees warmer. we have 35 right now at the airport. 38 degrees in parkton. nice to see a lot of temperatures above freezing. highs in the upper 40's to the 30's to the low 40's. we are tracking this storm. another storm system tries to develop on thursday. that will stay to the south. no good chances for any precipitation.

39 tomorrow with partly sunny skies. a little bit of rain passes to the south. a quiet start to 2013. >> the weather will not be changing much. >> protecting your skin is in portlaimportant. >> we all know the importance of protecting our skin from the hot summer sun. people are also at risk for skin cancer in the winter. she knows the importance of protecting her skin. is getting the word out to others. >> i apply sunscreen to avoid

wrinkles. i get my skin checked regularly. >> knowing what to look for is important. >> they start out as red bumps or read scaly spots that do not go away. >> remember to apply sunscreen before you go outdoors. where an hat can offer additional protection to face and ears. goggles can protect your eyes. >> 5:50. 35 degrees at the airport. >> john harbaugh talks about the process that should have them

ready for their game against the colts. seven coaches have been fired. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. hope you have them.

>> good morning. happy new year. hope you had a great time last night. the ravens into the postseason for a fifth consecutive year. they will try to extend that streak and get a win in the postseason. they have been very good team. their reverence prepare for indianapolis -- the ravens to prepare for indianapolis. they follow a process that has worked. >> it is new challenges every

week. we will stick to our process. we have that 16 chances to go through this process. we should be at our best this time of year. we need to be. >> 7 coaches fired on monday. rex ryan was not one of them. andy reid is out in philadelphia. the only won four games. the surprise of the day was in chicago. smith was fired. began as 7-1 but then missed the playoffs. here is the full graphic. norv turner.

nearly 1/4 of the teams in the nfl fired their coach. that is a tough business. happy new year. >> keep your bags packed. time to get to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked, what are your resolutions for 2013? matthew, we know you can do it. >> and we wish you luck. so true. >> a fiscal fix to start the new year. >> all this fiscal talk have frustrated some people. >> doctors say a reflux disease

is on the rise. >> i think a lot of people will have heartburn today. at least the weather will cooperate. >> we will update you on your morning commute.

[cheers] >> 4, 3, 2, 1 -- >> welcome to 2013. >>